Banded on 9/24, Uhgg is it worth it?

mandi78 · October 4, 2007

I have found that adding some fat to my liquids (soups and Protein shakes) makes them more filling and satisfying. Some things to try are 2% milk, sour cream, light margarine or light butter or campbells cheddar cheese Soup mixed in with your other Soup (its not so good by itself). It doesn't take alot. It has also increased my weight loss since I have added in a little extra fat calories. My body doesn't think its starving as much any more.

Note: These are if you are on full liquids....they are not allowed on Clear Liquids.

jpalaia · October 4, 2007

Hang in there it will get better. I was banded 09-18 and just finished my two weeks of full liquids. After the first week you will get used to it. When you get those hunger pains anything Protein will take them away I suggest a Protein shake. I drink designer whey with skim plus which is about 24 grams of Protein for the cup. Also if you buy campbells low fat cream Soup ie: mushroom, broccoli cheese and celery made with skim plus this also is a good meal. Also try Jello sugar free fat free puddings in the box and make them with skim plus milk they come in choc, pistacchio and vanilla and they are very good. All of these are good sources of protein and will fill you up. I have also found that by adding crystal lights lighlty lemon flavor to my Water it tastes great. I am now finished with my 2 weeks of full liquids and can now go to the mushy stage but I find myself still eating like the full liquid diet stage so stick it out and dont touch the sandwich it will be worth it in the end.

Jennifer

banded 09-18-07

new brunswick, nj

amee329 · October 4, 2007

Hang in there! I had my surgery March 19th, and remember those days very well. Just try to mix it up with a variety of Soups, and I did cream of wheat for Breakfast. At my 8 weeks, I was definitely ready for my first fill, and have had a few more since then, and I do feel full after a cup of food. I have lost 80 lb so far, and I can guarantee you IT IS WORTH IT! I feel so much better, am off my blood pressure pills, and have LOTS more energy. STAY POSITIVE!